Original early German canvas combat/field rucksack (Rucksack). Features clear maker ink stamps on the inner closure flap reading August Kraft / Sattlerbetrieb / Jülich Rhid. Constructed in the classic pattern produced from WWI through the Reichswehr and early Wehrmacht periods. Features olive canvas with heavy dark leather edge trim, complete interior divider flap with functional buckle strap, and original integrated leather shoulder straps with metal end hooks. Some leather parts are broken/replacedLeather remains dark, flexible, and completely intact with no dry-rot. Canvas shows light age patina with no major holes or heavy stains. A complete, early German rucksack suitable for Imperial WWI, Reichswehr, or WWII displays.
Douglas XP3D-2 Navy Flying Boat Photo 8×10 Sole Prototype Built, 1936. The Only One Built… It Later Crashed With Future Fleet Admiral Ernest King Aboard. DESCRIPTION This 8×10 photograph documents the Douglas XP3D-2, a twin-engine U. Navy patrol flying boat and the only aircraft ever built to this exact configuration. The print is dated directly on the negative, May 19, 1936, and shows the aircraft riding on the water with its distinctive retractable wingtip floats lowered and its nose turret in place, both features unique to the rebuilt XP3D-2 version. The story behind this airframe is what sets it apart. In 1933 the Navy ordered single prototypes from both Douglas and Consolidated Aircraft to compete for a new patrol bomber contract. That Consolidated design became the PBY Catalina, the most-produced flying boat in history. Douglas rebuilt its prototype in one more attempt to win follow-on orders, raising the wing, moving the engines to the leading edge, and adding retractable floats and a nose turret. The rebuilt aircraft, redesignated XP3D-2, was re-delivered in May 1935, but the Navy again went with Consolidated. With no production contract to follow, the sole XP3D-2 was reassigned as a VIP transport with Patrol Squadron VP-11F. Less than a year after this photograph was taken, on February 8, 1937, the XP3D-2 suffered an engine failure and crashed in Acapulco Bay, Mexico, destroying the only example of the type ever built. The VIP aboard, Rear Admiral Ernest J. King, walked away from the wreck. King went on to become Commander in Chief of the U. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations during World War II, one of only four officers in U. Navy history to hold the rank of Fleet Admiral. This print carries a period caption inscribed directly on the negative, “9342 XP3D-2 5-19-36, ” identifying both the aircraft type and the exact date the photo was taken. Every effort is made toward fact checking and provenance, including background research through news and historical archives. If any listing is incorrect in any way and you’re unsatisfied with the item, please reach out and I’ll make it right. CONDITION Vintage period photographic print with good overall detail and solid contrast throughout the image. The period caption in the lower right (“9342 XP3D-2 5-19-36″) is clear and legible. The reverse shows the natural toning expected of a photograph this age, along with small patches of adhesive/paper residue in a couple of corners from previous album mounting; no writing is present on the back. No tears, creases, or emulsion loss are visible. Please review all photos closely, as they are the best representation of actual condition.
The powerful warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy were not kept running by admirals and gunners alone. This fascinating historical textbook offers a rare glimpse into the technical education of Japanese naval engineers more than a century ago. Originally published in 1916, during World War I, Practical Marine Engineering, Part I was prepared for third-year students at the Imperial Japanese Naval Engineering School, an institution responsible for training the specialist officers who operated and maintained Japan’s warship machinery. Without them, even the mightiest battleship was simply a massive steel vessel unable to move. What did these future naval engineers study? This textbook covers the practical operation of steam-powered warship machinery, including engine preparation, mechanical operation, onboard communications, boiler water supply, troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and other essential engineering procedures. Imagine a warship developing serious engine trouble in the middle of a voyage. How would its engineers respond? These were exactly the kinds of problems that young naval engineering students were trained to understand. What makes this book especially interesting is its age. Originally compiled more than 20 years before World War II, it belongs to an earlier generation of Japanese naval technology and education. During the following decades, the Imperial Japanese Navy underwent enormous technological development and expansion before eventually entering the Pacific War. The engineering traditions taught at institutions like this helped form the technical foundation of that navy. This is more than an antique engineering textbook. It is a surviving piece of the education, discipline, and technical knowledge of the often-overlooked men who kept Japan’s warships operating. Item Details Title: Practical Marine Engineering, Part I Institution: Imperial Japanese Naval Engineering School Intended Students: Third-Year Naval Engineering Cadets First Edition: December 20, 1916 This Edition: October 2, 1919 Instructor: Yoshio Nitta, Naval Engineer Lieutenant Earlier Edition Instructor: Bunichiro Honma, Naval Engineer Lieutenant Commander Condition: Significant age-related wear, particularly to the front cover and spine, including tears, discoloration, staining, and general deterioration. Please examine the photographs carefully. An appealing historical reference for collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy memorabilia, naval engineering history, military education, and early 20th-century maritime technology. Step into the world of young Japanese naval engineering cadets more than 100 years ago, and discover the technical knowledge behind the warships of an earlier era. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
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Former Japanese army sho 5 type summer tunic. It’s from war time. This tunic was later worn by a veteran after the war. The item shows some signs of age and use, including minor stains and other wear. Shoulder Width: 39 cm. Chest Width: 46 cm. Sleeve Length: 51 cm. Neck Circumference: 37.5 cm. Please display in your collections and on your mannequins! How about military collector? International Buyers – Please Note.
As Photographed with some wear and as seen (please see photos for condition). A Great Candidate for any Collection, War Room, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
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Edelweiss 1st Mountain Division Wehrmacht WW2 Hat badge WWII Badge set 1. Gebirgs-Division Aluminium Glass 1.42x37x6 mm 3.05g 2.32x25x6 mm 4.7g 3.33x24x6 mm 4.5g? 3208. Do you always want to be the first to see new interesting items? Subscribe to my items, add to your favorite sellers. Be the first to see, win and enjoy the win! Thank you for your time!
